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Detroit enters with the better passing production, averaging 253.1 passing yards per game and 373.2 total yards per game, while Chicago is at 225.1 passing yards and 369.2 total yards per game. The Bears offset that gap with a stronger rushing profile at 144.5 rushing yards per game, and that balance can help them control game flow if the passing game is efficient enough to avoid mistakes. Defensively, both teams are allowing similar scoring numbers, with Detroit at 24.3 points per game allowed and Chicago at 24.4. Chicago is more vulnerable on yards per play allowed at 5.9, while Detroit sits at 5.4. The Lions can get stops more cleanly on a snap-by-snap basis, but the Bears’ takeaway numbers are much better, which creates a real path for Chicago to outperform the yardage gap if the game features a few swing plays.
This should be a close game, but Chicago has enough offensive balance and a much stronger turnover profile to justify the Bears as the better value side. Detroit’s offense is the most dangerous unit on the field, yet the Lions’ modest ATS record and weaker turnover margin make them less trustworthy as a home favorite in a tight spread game. The projected final score is Chicago Bears 27, Detroit Lions 24, which supports a Bears moneyline lean and a competitive, one-score finish.
